A bill that would ban transgender women from collegiate sports passed on second reading in the Senate Tuesday, with amendments proposed by Democrats voted down by the Republican supermajority.
Category: Education
CTU reaches a contract deal: What’s new and how it will affect CPS students
The third-largest teachers union in the nation wrapped up bargaining for the first time in 15 years without a strike vote or strike.
Illinois becomes first state to mandate halal, kosher meals be available in public institutions such as schools
With the Faith By Plate Act mandating halal and kosher meals be offered at places such as public schools, Muslim parents are thrilled and hope the state follows proper guidelines around slaughtering methods.
Amid Trump administration crackdown on campus antisemitism, Northwestern reports dip in incidents
The report comes weeks after Northwestern found itself among 60 schools to get a warning from President Donald Trump’s administration that they would lose funding if they didn’t boost protections for Jewish students on their campuses.
CPS, teachers union reach proposed contract deal after a year of tough negotiations
The Chicago Teachers Union reached a deal with Chicago Public Schools on a new contract, capping off nearly a year of negotiations.
Podcast “Demystifying the Transgender Journey” Honors Transgender Day of Visibility with Six-Episode Spotlight
Groundbreaking show fosters understanding, dismantles myths, and amplifies transgender voices.
Gov. JB Pritzker’s push to allow community colleges to offer 4-year degrees faces uphill climb in Springfield
A key policy proposal from Gov. JB Pritzker that would allow some community colleges to offer four-year degrees has failed to gain traction.
Private groups work to identify and report student protesters for possible deportation
When a protester was caught on video in January at a New York rally against Israel, only her eyes were visible between a mask and headscarf. But days later, photos of her entire face, along with her name and employer, were circulated online.
Assistant teachers, library assistants at Francis W. Parker School unionize
A majority of assistant teachers and library assistants at Francis W. Parker School, announced their intention to unionize.
Tentative agreement between CTU and CPS could be reached next week
Almost a year’s worth of bargaining between the Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools could culminate in a tentative agreement Monday.